How is a railroad crossbuck different from the round warning sign?
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The answer, explained
The white X-shaped crossbuck identifies the railroad crossing itself. The round yellow railroad sign gives advance warning before you reach the tracks.
Read the crossbuck together with any STOP or YIELD sign, flashing lights, gates, and the actual train traffic. A crossbuck does not report whether a train is coming, so its presence is never proof that the tracks are clear.
A common mistake
Mistaking the crossbuck for advance notice farther from the tracks can make you recognize the crossing too late.